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#1

#1 Best College for Evolutionary Biology in the U.S.

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Every application received by UChicago is carefully reviewed several times and presented to a committee.

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$36,991

Median Starting Salary

$45,305

#2

#2 Best College for Evolutionary Biology in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$22,291

Median Starting Salary

$52,977

#3

#3 Best College for Evolutionary Biology in the U.S.

Yale University
New Haven, CT

When applying for Yale, it is extremely important to keep in mind that they are one of the most selective...

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,647

Median Starting Salary

$44,797

#4

#4 Best College for Evolutionary Biology in the U.S.

George Washington University
Washington, DC

George Washington University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,360–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$42,723

Median Starting Salary

$50,725

#5

#5 Best College for Evolutionary Biology in the U.S.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,808

Median Starting Salary

$46,881

#6

#6 Best College for Evolutionary Biology in the U.S.

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

In 2016, Harvard received a record breaking amount of first year applications: 39,044.

Acceptance Rate

3%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,500–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$19,491

Median Starting Salary

$42,879

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Evolutionary Biology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the genetic, developmental, functional, and morphological patterns and processes, and theoretical principles; and the emergence and mutation of organisms over time. Includes instruction in molecular and morphological systematics; genetics and development; evolutionary transformation; paleobiology and paleontology; morphogenesis; mutation; locomotor, biomechanical and craniodental form and function; evolutionary theory; and systematic biology.

Of the 33 Evolutionary Biology degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, men make up 42% percent and women make up 58% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Connecticut has more students being granted a degree in Evolutionary Biology than any other state? In fact, Connecticut awarded 9 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Evolutionary Biology is $42,090.

Popularity of Evolutionary Biology Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying careers for Evolutionary Biology majors include Biological Scientists, All Other, Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists. But, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Evolutionary Biology can prepare you for are Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary, Natural Sciences Managers and Biological Scientists, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Evolutionary Biology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Evolutionary Biology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
33
Female Students
19 (57%)
Male Students
14 (42%)

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